In season 4 of the Age of Aging, we decided to end every interview with the same question: what do you wish people understood more about aging?  

In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share some of their answers. They remind us of the prevalence of ageism, the many benefits of old age, and that we always have the ability to grow and change at any age.   

Special thanks this episode to Lucy Davenport, Andrew Borba, Amanda Lee Williams, James Bonas, Tracey Leigh, Leo Marks, Jennifer Craft Morgan, PhD, Bruce Miller, MD, Leah Lawler, Candace Kemp, PhD, and Jake Broder.  

The Age of Aging is a Penn Memory Center production hosted by Editorial Director Terrence Casey and Producer Jake Johnson, in partnership with the Penn FTD Center, the Penn Institute on Aging, and Penn’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Contributors include Dalia Elsaid, Jason Karlawish, Emily Largent, and Alison Lynn.

The Age of Aging is made possible by generous support from the Michael Naidoff Communications Hub fund and our sponsors, the TIAA Institute and Rothkoff Law Group. The TIAA Institute is a think tank committed to building knowledge that advances lifelong financial security and well-being while considering the intersections of health and wealth. Their cutting-edge research provides actionable financial and longevity insights that help individuals and employers navigate the complex journey of aging. 

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